Aid Worker
USEFUL LINKS
https://aidboard.com/magazine/how-to-become-an-international-aid-worker/
https://www.unicef.org/careers/working-humanitarian-emergencies
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/aid-worker
https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-involved/jobs/international-and-overseas
JOB PROFILES
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/aid-worker
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/international-aid-development-worker
Aid workers help people in overseas countries affected by man-made and natural disasters like wars, outbreaks of disease and earthquakes. On a day to day basis an aid worker may provide emergency aid like food, shelter and medical supplies, organise transport, sort and handle deliveries, oversee the distribution of goods, recruit, train and organise local people to work as staff and volunteers, write reports, monitor budgets and do general administration, network with other organisations and government officials in affected areas, work with communities longer term, for example, to roll out healthcare or education programmes, or work on building or engineering projects and much more.
How to become an aid worker
The main routes to get into this role are:
A university course- there are many different degrees you could undertake in many different areas.
Volunteering- you could volunteer to gain extra skills that will support this role.
Working towards this role- you could work your way up in this role by gaining an entry level job.
UNIVERSITY OPTIONS
You will usually need 3 a levels to study a relevant degree.
You can do a degree that will give you specialist skills, which will be useful in humanitarian work, for example:
Medicine or healthcare
Education
Languages
Engineering
You could take a subject that will give you a wider understanding of global issues, like:
Economics
International development
Law
Social policy
After completing a degree, you can study for a postgraduate course in:
International development
Humanitarian aid
Disaster management
It's important to get relevant work experience through volunteering, internships or year abroad opportunities.
Your university careers service can help you find suitable vacancies like those offered by organisations including:
Charity works
Relief Web
Personal statement help
https://www.myperfectcv.co.uk/cv/examples/social-services/humanitarian-aid-worker